This past weekend I took another trip to L.A. - My mom says I should just move back! I probably should, but I'll save that for another conversation.
Well, I went to a Salvadoran Student conference that was held in Cal State Los Angeles. It was very educational and very informal on my part. I don't think I ever participated in an event that centers around Central American issues. For my community that is very very important!
This committee that I have been in touch with has been very helpful and has allowed me to film this event. This event consisted of workshops, lectures, special guests, and a art show from Central American folks. It was just a well rounded event. I was really glad to be part of this conference. Being a Salvadoran, its really good to see the community come together and work towards a better future.
As far as how this event works for my documentary... well one of my interviewee talks about different organizations or educational organization coming together. I thought this event would fit perfectly with his conversation. This conference would actually show images of that being true. Even though the event will not be entirely focused-on, but it will be a demonstration of slavi organizations making a difference.
I'm proud of that and glad I was a witness to something positive and inspiring.
I like to thank my homie in NOHO, he came through with the equipment for me to film the event. Much love! It was good to be back for a little bit to see some friends and also a new friend ... wassup brea!
Thats it for now!
Junior Gonzalez
The filmmaker
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Stamping the Project!
Before I start, I like to wish me a belated birthday. It was this past weekend. I am happy to live another year... God Bless!
While celebrating, I also worked on my project... of course! I am really coming close to a final cut. I am in the process of deciding to keep certain scenes or adding different ones. This part is not so hard ... its just making the decision what I want. So I am trying to keep it simple. I'm looking over some scenes to see if it is moving the story forward or transitioning properly within scenes. So I am at that point right now.
What is great for me being at this stage as well... is that I started working on credits and making titles. I am really happy about that. Personally, when one is starting to work on titles, then that means you are almost done. But more importantly, you are "stamping" the project. The project is official when adding credits. So I am really happy about that.
I am making titles through Motion. I was about to use after effects, but decided to use motion since the program is linked to Final Cut. I rather keep the programs linked to help with my workflow. So far I am creating some cool titles. Its my first time working with motion... or I should say its my first time making titles. I figured I had to learn at some point. Plus, its best for me to do it this way. That way I don't have to depend on anyone.
I am coming real close to finishing... I can smell it! It will be a big weight off my shoulder when I am done. I don't want to get too ahead of myself, but its definitely feels good!
That's it for now.
Junior Gonzalez
The Filmmaker
While celebrating, I also worked on my project... of course! I am really coming close to a final cut. I am in the process of deciding to keep certain scenes or adding different ones. This part is not so hard ... its just making the decision what I want. So I am trying to keep it simple. I'm looking over some scenes to see if it is moving the story forward or transitioning properly within scenes. So I am at that point right now.
What is great for me being at this stage as well... is that I started working on credits and making titles. I am really happy about that. Personally, when one is starting to work on titles, then that means you are almost done. But more importantly, you are "stamping" the project. The project is official when adding credits. So I am really happy about that.
I am making titles through Motion. I was about to use after effects, but decided to use motion since the program is linked to Final Cut. I rather keep the programs linked to help with my workflow. So far I am creating some cool titles. Its my first time working with motion... or I should say its my first time making titles. I figured I had to learn at some point. Plus, its best for me to do it this way. That way I don't have to depend on anyone.
I am coming real close to finishing... I can smell it! It will be a big weight off my shoulder when I am done. I don't want to get too ahead of myself, but its definitely feels good!
That's it for now.
Junior Gonzalez
The Filmmaker
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